CONTRACTS. Between Abraham and Abimelech, concerning wells of water, Gen. 21:25-32; violated, Gen. 26:15. First contract between Laban and Jacob for Laban's daughter, Gen. 29:15-20,27-30; violated, Gen. 29:23-27; second contract, Gen. 30:28-34; violated, Gen. 30:37-43; 31:7; for cattle, Gen. 30:27-29,31-34. See Fraud. Between Solomon and Hiram, 1 Kin. 5:9-11; 9:11. Dissolved: By mutual consent, Ex. 4:18; by blotting out, Col. 2:14. Modes of ratifying: By giving presents, Gen. 21:25-30; 1 Sam. 18:4; by consummating in the presence of the public at the gate of the city, Gen. 23:18; Ruth 4:1,2; by erecting a heap of stones, Gen. 31:44-54; by oaths, Gen. 26:3,31; Josh. 9:15,20; 1 Chr. 16:16; Heb. 6:16,17; by joining hands, Prov. 6:1; 11:21; 17:18; 22:26; Ezek. 17:18; with salt, Num. 18:19; by taking off the sandal, Ruth 4:6-8; written instrument, Jer. 32:10-15. See Covenants; Vows.

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